More than 100,000 Nebraskans have lost their job-related health insurance due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, and pressure is mounting for state officials to finally implement the Medicaid expansion approved by voters in 2018. Sarah Maresh, staff attorney for the group Nebraska Appleseed, said expanding coverage would help protect the health of all Nebraskans, because when people don't have insurance, they are less likely to get tested.
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